What's the best university in Melbourne?

Studying University in Australia advice?

• okay so i want to apply to a university in australia as an international student from the US. I want to join the earliest possible time after july 2013. I will have a US high school diploma by June of 2013 My stats are a: 1800 on the SAT and a 2.6 GPA(I know my grades and test score arent hot) Ive always wanted to attend school there and eventually live there since I was young With my scores, which universities do you think I can get into University of Adelaide, Queensland, Sydney, and Melbourne are the ones im interested in I want to major in Engineering or Bioengineering, and Im really good at soccer Also whats the earliest possible time I can attend a university there on or after July 2013? When do i need to apply And is it easy to get accepted into Australian Universities if you have the money even if you dont meet the requirements Also do you have to write an essay for australian university applications because Im really good at writing I know this is kinda long but thanks for reading it!

• Answer:

  The best thing to do is to apply for all the Universities that you're interested in. All the University websites have a section for International students which explains how the admission process works, how to apply, fees, what to expect as an international student, and what scores you need for each course. The academic year in Australia begins at the end of our summer, so February/March, and, unless you need to do some extra study or a bridging course, that would be the time to begin your course. You also need to be aware that being good at soccer, or any other type of sport, has no bearing on whether or not you get into university - sport is not on the curriculum. The only time this might help you get a place is if you want to train as a sports instructor.